One-layer magic cube

By incorporating springs inside the center and edge pieces of the Rubik's Cube, its elasticity is increased, solving the problem of high rotational resistance in existing Rubik's Cubes and achieving a smoother and easier rotational feel.

CN222324225UActive Publication Date: 2025-01-10SHANTOU CHENGHAI MAGIC LAND CULTURE CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202423053203.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-11
Publication Date
2025-01-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-11

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Technical Problem

The center pieces of the existing 133 Rubik's Cube are fixed together with bolts, resulting in high rotational resistance and poor handling.

Method used

The first spring inside the center block and the second spring inside the edge block are used to abut against the inner wall of the cap and the center block/edge block, respectively, to increase the elasticity of the center block and edge block, so that they can move slightly outward when rotating, increase the internal movement space, and reduce the rotational resistance.

Benefits of technology

When rotating the Rubik's Cube, the elastic design of the center and edge pieces reduces rotational resistance, improves the feel, and makes rotation easier and smoother.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a one-layer magic cube. The one-layer magic cube comprises a center body, two center blocks, two first connecting pieces, a plurality of edge blocks and a plurality of angle blocks. The center body has two center axes and a plurality of arris axes. The two first connecting pieces are arranged in the corresponding center blocks respectively, each first connecting piece comprises a first stud and a first cap body, the first studs are in threaded connection with the center shaft, first springs are arranged in the center blocks, the center shafts are sleeved with the first springs, and the two ends of the first springs abut against the inner walls of the first cap bodies and the inner walls of the center blocks respectively. The edge blocks and the angle blocks are arranged on the peripheral sides of the two center blocks, and the edge blocks are connected to the corresponding edge block shafts respectively. The first spring is arranged in the center block of the one-layer magic cube, and the two ends of the first spring abut against the first cap body and the inner wall of the center block respectively, so that the elasticity of the center block is increased, when the magic cube is rotated, the center block can slightly move outwards, the inner moving space of the magic cube is increased, the rotating resistance is reduced, and the rotating magic cube is lighter and smoother in hand feeling.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of magic cubes, in particular to a magic cube with one layer. Background Art

[0002] The first-order Rubik's Cube in the prior art, such as the 133 Rubik's Cube, includes a central body, two central blocks, four edge blocks and four corner blocks. The central body has two central axes and four edge block axes, the two central axes are located on opposite sides of the central body, and the two central axes are located in the same straight line. The two central blocks are arranged on opposite sides of the central body, and the two central blocks are respectively sleeved on the two central axes. Each edge block and corner block is arranged on the peripheral side of the two central blocks, and each edge block is respectively connected to the corresponding edge block axis. In the prior art, the two central blocks of the 133 Rubik's Cube are fixedly connected by a bolt, the stud of the bolt passes through the central body and the two central blocks, the nut of the bolt is limited to the side of one central block away from the central body, and the nut is limited to the side of the other central block away from the central body, so as to lock and fix the two central blocks, so that the positions of the two central blocks are fixed and cannot be moved, the internal activity space of the Rubik's Cube is limited, so that the resistance when the Rubik's Cube is rotated is very large, and the hand feeling of rotating the Rubik's Cube is not good.

[0003] In view of this, the present utility model is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model provides a one-layer magic cube.

[0005] This application provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A one-layer magic cube, comprising:

[0007] A central body, wherein the central body has two central axes and a plurality of prism axes, wherein the two central axes are located on opposite sides of the central body and the two central axes are located in the same straight line;

[0008] Two center blocks, the two center blocks are arranged at opposite sides of the center body, and the two center blocks are respectively sleeved on the two center shafts;

[0009] Two first connecting members, the two first connecting members are respectively arranged in corresponding central blocks, the first connecting members include a first stud and a first cap body, the first stud is threadedly connected to the central axis, a first spring is arranged inside the central block, the first spring is sleeved on the central axis, and two ends of the first spring are respectively pressed against the first cap body and the inner wall of the central block;

[0010] A plurality of edge blocks and a plurality of corner blocks, each of the edge blocks and the corner blocks is arranged on the peripheral side of the two center blocks, and each of the edge blocks is respectively connected to a corresponding edge block axis.

[0011] Optionally, the central block has a bottom barrel and a central main shell;

[0012] The central main shell is connected to the bottom tube;

[0013] A bottom wall is provided on the side of the bottom cylinder away from the central main shell, and a first avoidance hole is provided on the bottom wall of the cylinder;

[0014] The central axis passes through the first avoidance hole, and one end of the first spring abuts against the bottom wall of the cylinder.

[0015] Optionally, the central main shell includes a first color piece, a flat wall and a beveled edge arranged around the edge of the flat wall, and a first shallow groove is formed between the flat wall and the beveled edge;

[0016] The flat wall is connected to the bottom cylinder, and the flat wall has an opening communicating with the cylinder cavity of the bottom cylinder;

[0017] The first color sheet is embedded in the first shallow groove, and the first color sheet covers the opening.

[0018] Optionally, a plurality of first plug holes are provided on the flat wall;

[0019] A plurality of first plug shafts are arranged on the first color sheet;

[0020] When the first color sheet is embedded in the first shallow groove, each of the first plugging shafts is plugged into a corresponding first plugging hole.

[0021] Optionally, a first ring is disposed on the central body, the first ring is disposed around the central axis, and a first annular cavity is formed between the first ring and the central axis;

[0022] The bottom cylinder is partially accommodated in the first annular cavity, and the bottom cylinder can move along the first annular cavity.

[0023] Optionally, the one-layer Rubik's Cube includes a plurality of second connecting pieces;

[0024] Each of the edge blocks is sleeved on a corresponding edge block axis.

[0025] Each of the second connecting members is respectively arranged in the corresponding edge block, and the second connecting members include a second stud and a second cap body. The second stud is threadedly connected to the corresponding edge block shaft. A second spring is arranged inside the edge block, and the second spring is sleeved on the edge block shaft. The two ends of the second spring respectively press against the second cap body and the inner wall of the edge block.

[0026] Optionally, the edge block has an edge block bottom wall, a second avoidance hole, a second ring and a third ring are arranged on the edge block bottom wall, the second ring is connected to the second avoidance hole, the third ring is located outside the second ring, and a second annular cavity is formed between the second ring and the third ring;

[0027] The second ring is sleeved on the prism shaft;

[0028] One end of the second spring is accommodated in the second annular cavity.

[0029] Optionally, the edge blocks and corner blocks each have a main block body and a plurality of second color pieces;

[0030] The main block has a plurality of color surfaces, each color surface has a second shallow groove, and each second color piece is respectively embedded in the corresponding second shallow groove.

[0031] Optionally, a claw is provided on the second color sheet;

[0032] The bottom wall of the second shallow groove is provided with a bayonet;

[0033] When the second color sheet is embedded in the second shallow groove, the clamping claw is clamped in the clamping port.

[0034] Optionally, a second plug hole is provided on the bottom wall of the second shallow groove;

[0035] A second plug shaft is arranged on the second color sheet;

[0036] When the second color sheet is embedded in the second shallow groove, the second plugging shaft on the second color sheet is plugged into the corresponding second plugging hole.

[0037] By adopting the above technical solution, the present application has the following beneficial effects:

[0038] A first spring is arranged inside the center block of a layer of the Rubik's Cube of the present application, and two ends thereof respectively press against the first cap body and the inner wall of the center block, thereby increasing the elasticity of the center block. When the Rubik's Cube is rotated, the center block can move slightly outward, thereby increasing the internal activity space of the Rubik's Cube and reducing the rotation resistance, making the rotating Rubik's Cube feel lighter and smoother. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0039] The accompanying drawings are part of this application and are used to provide a further understanding of the utility model. The schematic embodiments of the utility model and their descriptions are used to explain the utility model, but do not constitute an improper limitation of the utility model. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0040] Figure 1A schematic diagram of the structure of a magic cube with one layer provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0041] Figure 2 Another perspective view of a Rubik's Cube with one layer provided in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0042] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of a layer of the Rubik's Cube provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0043] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the central body of a one-layer magic cube provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0044] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the central block of a layer of the Rubik's Cube provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0045] Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram of a first color piece of a magic cube provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0046] Figure 7 A schematic structural diagram of a bottom wall of a Rubik's Cube edge block provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0047] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of a magic cube with a first color piece and a second color piece removed provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0048] Fig. 9 A schematic structural diagram of a second color piece of a Rubik's Cube provided in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0049] In the figure: center body 1, center axis 11, first thread groove 111, edge block axis 12, second thread groove 121, first sleeve 13, center block 2, bottom tube 21, tube bottom wall 211, first avoidance hole 2111, center main shell 22, first color piece 221, bevel mating surface 2211, first plug shaft 2212, flat wall 222, opening 2221, first plug hole 2222, bevel 223, first spring 23, first connecting piece 3, first stud 31, first cap body 32, edge block 4, edge block bottom wall 41, second avoidance hole 411, second sleeve 412, third sleeve 413, second spring 42, corner block 5, second connecting piece 6, second stud 61, second cap body 62, main block body a, second shallow groove a1, bayonet a11, second plug hole a12, second color piece b, claw b1, second plug shaft b2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the utility model but are not used to limit the scope of the utility model.

[0051] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "inside", "outside", etc. indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0052] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0053] See also Figures 1 to 9 As shown, the embodiment of the present application provides a one-layer Rubik's Cube, including: a central body 1, two central blocks 2, two first connecting members 3, a plurality of edge blocks 4 and a plurality of corner blocks 5. The central body 1 has two central axes 11 and a plurality of edge block axes 12, the two central axes 11 are located on opposite sides of the central body 1, and the two central axes 11 are located in the same straight line. The two central blocks 2 are arranged on opposite sides of the central body 1, and the two central blocks 2 are respectively sleeved on the two central axes 11. The two first connecting members 3 are respectively arranged in the corresponding central blocks 2, the first connecting member 3 includes a first stud 31 and a first cap body 32, the first stud 31 is threadedly connected to the central axis 11, the central block 2 is provided with a first spring 23, the first spring 23 is sleeved on the central axis 11, and the two ends of the first spring 23 are respectively pressed against the first cap body 32 and the inner wall of the central block 2. The end of the central axis 11 has a first thread groove 111, and the first stud 31 is threadedly connected to the first thread groove 111. Each of the edge blocks 4 and the corner blocks 5 is arranged on the circumference of the two center blocks 2, and each of the edge blocks 4 is respectively connected to the corresponding edge block shaft 12. A first spring 23 is arranged inside the center block 2 of the one-layer Rubik's Cube of the present application, and the two ends are respectively pressed against the first cap body 32 and the inner wall of the center block 2, so that the center block 2 increases the elasticity. When the Rubik's Cube is rotated, the center block 2 can move slightly outward, so that the internal activity space of the Rubik's Cube is increased, the rotation resistance is reduced, and the rotating Rubik's Cube feels lighter and smoother.

[0054] like Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown, the center block 2 has a bottom tube 21 and a center main shell 22, the center main shell 22 is connected to the bottom tube 21, a tube bottom wall 211 is provided on the side of the bottom tube 21 away from the center main shell 22, the tube bottom wall 211 is provided with a first avoidance hole 2111, the center axis 11 is arranged through the first avoidance hole 2111, and one end of the first spring 23 abuts against the tube bottom wall 211. The first spring 23 increases the elasticity of the center block 2, and the hand feels lighter and smoother when rotating the Rubik's Cube.

[0055] In one possible embodiment, Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the central main shell 22 includes a first color piece 221, a flat wall 222, and a bevel 223 arranged around the edge of the flat wall 222. A first shallow groove is formed between the flat wall 222 and the bevel 223. The flat wall 222 is connected to the bottom tube 21. The flat wall 222 has an opening 2221 connected to the tube cavity of the bottom tube 21. The first color piece 221 is embedded in the first shallow groove, and the first color piece 221 covers the opening 2221. The first cap body 32 is located in the tube cavity of the bottom tube 21. The bevel 223 has a bevel. The thickness end face of the first color piece 221 has a bevel mating surface 2211. When the first color piece 221 is embedded in the first shallow groove, the bevel mating surface 2211 and the bevel are in contact. The first color piece 221 is in contact with the flat wall 222 on one side close to the central body 1. The first color piece 221 can be just embedded in the first shallow groove, and the surfaces of the first color piece 221 and the central main shell 22 have a smooth transition, making the appearance beautiful.

[0056] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the flat wall 222 is provided with a plurality of first insertion holes 2222, and the first color sheet 221 is provided with a plurality of first insertion shafts 2212. When the first color sheet 221 is embedded in the first shallow groove, each of the first insertion shafts 2212 is respectively inserted into a corresponding first insertion hole 2222. Each of the first insertion holes 2222 is sequentially arranged at intervals along the peripheral edge of the flat wall 222, so that the peripheral edge of the first color sheet 221 can be closely matched with the flat wall 222, and the matching structure of the insertion is simple, which is convenient for assembly.

[0057] like Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the central body 1 is provided with a first collar 13, which is arranged around the central axis 11, and a first annular cavity is formed between the first collar 13 and the central axis 11. The bottom cylinder 21 is partially accommodated in the first annular cavity, and the bottom cylinder 21 can move along the first annular cavity, and the bottom cylinder 21 is limited to move only along the first annular cavity, so that the central block 2 can only move slightly outward along the first annular cavity.

[0058] In one possible embodiment, Figure 3 As shown, the one-layer Rubik's Cube includes a plurality of second connecting members 6, and each of the edges 4 is respectively sleeved on the corresponding edge block shaft 12. Each of the second connecting members 6 is respectively arranged in the corresponding edge block 4, and the second connecting member 6 includes a second stud 61 and a second cap body 62, and the second stud 61 is threadedly connected to the corresponding edge block shaft 12. A second spring 42 is arranged inside the edge block 4, and the second spring 42 is sleeved on the edge block shaft 12, and the two ends of the second spring 42 are respectively pressed against the second cap body 62 and the inner wall of the edge block 4. The end of the edge block shaft 12 has a second thread groove 121, and the second stud 61 is threadedly connected to the second thread groove 121. The second spring 42 increases the elasticity of the edge block 4. When the Rubik's Cube is rotated, the edge block 4 can be slightly moved outward, so that the internal activity space of the Rubik's Cube is increased, and the rotation resistance is reduced, and the rotating Rubik's Cube feels lighter and smoother.

[0059] like Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, the ridge block 4 has a ridge block bottom wall 41, and the ridge block bottom wall 41 is provided with a second avoidance hole 411, a second sleeve ring 412 and a third sleeve ring 413. The second sleeve ring 412 is connected to the second avoidance hole 411, and the third sleeve ring 413 is located outside the second sleeve ring 412. A second annular cavity is formed between the second sleeve ring 412 and the third sleeve ring 413. The second sleeve ring 412 is sleeved on the ridge block shaft 12, and one end of the second spring 42 is accommodated in the second annular cavity. The ridge block shaft 12 passes through the second avoidance hole 411 and is sleeved on the second sleeve ring 412. The two ends of the second spring 42 are respectively on the ridge block bottom wall 41 and the second cap body 62. The second annular cavity has the function of limiting the movement of the second spring 42, and the second spring 42 can only move in the second annular cavity.

[0060] In one possible embodiment, Figure 8 and Fig. 9As shown, the edge block 4 and the corner block 5 each have a main block a and a plurality of second color pieces b. The main block a has a plurality of color faces, each color face has a second shallow groove a1, and each second color piece b is respectively embedded in the corresponding second shallow groove a1. The main block a of the edge block 4 includes the edge block bottom wall 41, the depth of the second shallow groove a1 is the same as the thickness of the second color piece b, each second color piece b is respectively embedded in the corresponding second shallow groove a1, and the main block a and each second color piece b are smoothly transitioned, making the surface of the magic cube more beautiful.

[0061] like Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, a claw b1 is provided on the second color piece b, and a bayonet a11 is provided on the bottom wall of the second shallow groove a1. When the second color piece b is embedded in the second shallow groove a1, the claw b1 is engaged with the bayonet a11. In the prior art, the second color piece b is usually fixed by plugging, but the plug-in connection method may cause the plug-in structure to be disengaged when the magic cube is subjected to excessive external force or bumped, resulting in poor stability of the connection structure. The second color piece b of the one-layer magic cube of the present application is fixed by a snap-in method. When the magic cube is subjected to excessive external force or bumped, the snap-in structure has better stability and is not easy to be disengaged.

[0062] like Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, the second plug hole a12 is provided on the bottom wall of the second shallow groove a1, and the second plug shaft b2 is provided on the second color piece b. When the second color piece b is embedded in the second shallow groove a1, the second plug shaft b2 on the second color piece b is plugged into the corresponding second plug hole a12. The plug-in structure has a positioning function, which facilitates the accurate alignment of the clamping claw b1 and the clamping port a11, and the use of both plug-in and clamping connection methods makes the structure more stable and the second color piece b is not easy to be disengaged.

[0063] The preferred embodiments of the present application disclosed above are only used to help explain the present application. The preferred embodiments do not describe all the details in detail, nor do they limit the present application to the specific implementation methods described. Obviously, many modifications and changes can be made according to the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments in order to better explain the principles and practical applications of the present application, so that those skilled in the art can understand and use the present application well. The present application is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A one-layer magic cube, characterized in that: include: A central body, wherein the central body has two central axes and a plurality of prism axes, wherein the two central axes are located on opposite sides of the central body and the two central axes are located in the same straight line; Two center blocks, the two center blocks are arranged at opposite sides of the center body, and the two center blocks are respectively sleeved on the two center shafts; Two first connecting members, the two first connecting members are respectively arranged in corresponding central blocks, the first connecting members include a first stud and a first cap body, the first stud is threadedly connected to the central axis, a first spring is arranged inside the central block, the first spring is sleeved on the central axis, and two ends of the first spring are respectively pressed against the first cap body and the inner wall of the central block; A plurality of edge blocks and a plurality of corner blocks, each of the edge blocks and the corner blocks is arranged on the peripheral side of the two center blocks, and each of the edge blocks is respectively connected to a corresponding edge block axis.

2. The one-layer magic cube according to claim 1, characterized in that: The center block has a bottom barrel and a center main shell; The central main shell is connected to the bottom tube; A bottom wall is provided on the side of the bottom cylinder away from the central main shell, and a first avoidance hole is provided on the bottom wall of the cylinder; The central axis passes through the first avoidance hole, and one end of the first spring abuts against the bottom wall of the cylinder.

3. The one-layer magic cube according to claim 2, characterized in that: The central main shell includes a first color piece, a flat wall and a beveled edge arranged around the edge of the flat wall, and a first shallow groove is formed between the flat wall and the beveled edge; The flat wall is connected to the bottom cylinder, and the flat wall has an opening communicating with the cylinder cavity of the bottom cylinder; The first color sheet is embedded in the first shallow groove, and the first color sheet covers the opening.

4. The one-layer magic cube according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of first plug holes are arranged on the flat wall; A plurality of first plug shafts are arranged on the first color sheet; When the first color sheet is embedded in the first shallow groove, each of the first plugging shafts is plugged into a corresponding first plugging hole.

5. The one-layer magic cube according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first ring is arranged on the central body, the first ring is arranged around the central axis, and a first annular cavity is formed between the first ring and the central axis; The bottom cylinder is partially accommodated in the first annular cavity, and the bottom cylinder can move along the first annular cavity.

6. The one-layer magic cube according to claim 1, characterized in that: comprising a plurality of second connecting members; Each of the edge blocks is sleeved on a corresponding edge block axis. Each of the second connecting members is respectively arranged in the corresponding edge block, and the second connecting members include a second stud and a second cap body. The second stud is threadedly connected to the corresponding edge block shaft. A second spring is arranged inside the edge block, and the second spring is sleeved on the edge block shaft. The two ends of the second spring respectively press against the second cap body and the inner wall of the edge block.

7. The one-layer magic cube according to claim 6, characterized in that: The edge block has an edge block bottom wall, on which a second avoidance hole, a second sleeve ring and a third sleeve ring are arranged, the second sleeve ring is connected to the second avoidance hole, the third sleeve ring is located outside the second sleeve ring, and a second annular cavity is formed between the second sleeve ring and the third sleeve ring; The second ring is sleeved on the prism shaft; One end of the second spring is accommodated in the second annular cavity.

8. A one-layer magic cube according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The edge blocks and corner blocks each have a main block body and a plurality of second color pieces; The main block has a plurality of color surfaces, each color surface has a second shallow groove, and each second color piece is respectively embedded in the corresponding second shallow groove.

9. The one-layer magic cube according to claim 8, characterized in that: The second color sheet is provided with a clamping claw; The bottom wall of the second shallow groove is provided with a bayonet; When the second color sheet is embedded in the second shallow groove, the clamping claw is clamped in the clamping port.

10. The one-layer magic cube according to claim 8, characterized in that: A second plug hole is provided on the bottom wall of the second shallow groove; A second plug shaft is arranged on the second color sheet; When the second color sheet is embedded in the second shallow groove, the second plugging shaft on the second color sheet is plugged into the corresponding second plugging hole.